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Cannes 2026: Three Standouts Cut Through a Weak Lineup
entertainment1 day ago

Cannes 2026: Three Standouts Cut Through a Weak Lineup

IndieWire critic David Ehrlich argues Cannes 2026 offered a weak lineup, but three films—Camp Miasma (Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Mishima) by Jane Schoenbrun, Club Kid by Pawel Pawlikowski, and Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur—stood out for their bold formal daring and incisive examinations of identity and reality. Camp Miasma uses autofictional horror to map mind and body, Club Kid follows a sober, maturation arc of a gay Manhattan scenester, and Minotaur places a domestic crisis within a brutal geopolitical frame, culminating in a haunting final image. Together, they demonstrate cinema’s power to disrupt and redefine perception even amidst a festival lineup Ehrlich found lacking overall.

via IndieWire|
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Cannes 2026: Oscar buzz builds around a handful of festival titles
entertainment1 day ago

Cannes 2026: Oscar buzz builds around a handful of festival titles

Cannes’ closing slate may be mild in the moment, but several films are being highlighted as possible Oscar contenders: The Black Ball is seen as the strongest prospect, with high-profile appearances from Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close; Club Kid sold to A24 for around $17 million and is positioned for awards-season play; Scarlett Johansson’s Paper Tiger and Léa Seydoux’s Cannes run could mount campaigns; Rami Malek and Javier Bardem deliver standout performances in The Man I Love and The Beloved; Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord could break through in foreign categories; and veteran directors Andrey Zvyagintsev, Lukas Dhont, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and Pawel Pawlikowski are back with new work that might yield nominations, aided by a new rule permitting two nominations in one category for actors, potentially helping Sandra Hüller in Fatherland.

via The New York Times|
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Cannes Sensation: Firstman’s Club Kid Lands a $17M A24 Deal
entertainment4 days ago

Cannes Sensation: Firstman’s Club Kid Lands a $17M A24 Deal

At Cannes, Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut Club Kid secured a reported $17 million sale to A24 after a competitive bidding war, signaling a major festival win for a film about a Manhattan club promoter whose life expands into queer family drama. Shot on 35mm for a polished look, the movie is aimed at a theatrical release with a star-and-cast-heavy rollout, and Firstman discusses his personal growth, addressing perceptions of his persona, meeting Joel Almodóvar, and the importance of portraying queer life with nuance rather than as a stereotype. He also notes the film’s strong festival reception and the intention to bring the full cast to promotional events, including a standout post-Cannes run and the possibility of BAFTA Rising Star momentum.

via Variety|
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Cannes 2026: Hollywood MIA, AI Arrives, Club Kid Breaks the Bank
entertainment5 days ago

Cannes 2026: Hollywood MIA, AI Arrives, Club Kid Breaks the Bank

Cannes 2026 saw Hollywood largely absent as studios balk at big-budget risks amid wary critics, but the festival still delivered buzz: Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut Club Kid sparked a $17 million global rights deal with A24, marking the festival’s first major bidding win. AI was openly embraced as a cost-saving and creative tool, signaling a shift in how films are produced and marketed. Geopolitical tensions cast a somber mood despite the cinema showcase, underscoring a Cannes edition defined by experimentation and industry recalibration rather than star-studded spectacle.

via Variety|
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Club Kid’s Cannes Payday: A24 Snags Firstman’s Debut for $17M
entertainment6 days ago

Club Kid’s Cannes Payday: A24 Snags Firstman’s Debut for $17M

At Cannes 2026, Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid sold for $17 million in a bidding war, with A24 winning ahead of rivals including Mubi, Focus Features, Searchlight, and Netflix. The film—written, directed by, and starring Firstman—follows a hedonistic party boy who discovers he has a ten-year-old son and must grow up, with Diego Calva and Cara Delevingne co-starring. The deal marks the festival’s first major sale amid a slate lean on Hollywood titles, heightening buzz for Firstman’s next project.

via Vulture|
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A24 Secures Worldwide Rights to Jordan Firstman's Cannes Hit Club Kid
entertainment7 days ago

A24 Secures Worldwide Rights to Jordan Firstman's Cannes Hit Club Kid

A24 has secured global rights to Jordan Firstman’s Cannes breakout Club Kid after a heated bidding war that pushed the deal into the high teens; the film, written, directed by and starring Firstman, world premiered at Cannes with Cara Delevingne co-starring, and is produced by Topic Studio with Stay Gold, with UTA Independent Film Group negotiating the deal as Cannes market activity heated up.

via Deadline|
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Club Kid Sparks Eight-Figure Bids at Cannes Market
film8 days ago

Club Kid Sparks Eight-Figure Bids at Cannes Market

Jordan Firstman’s Cannes title Club Kid has attracted eight-figure offers from multiple studios, with strong domestic credentials and fierce competition described as the festival’s most commercial title. UTA Independent Film Group is in the middle of the deal for domestic rights while Charades handles international sales, and the buzz was underscored by lead Cara Delevingne’s seven-minute ovation and strong festival reception.

via Deadline|
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Cannes ignites bidding frenzy for Club Kid, Firstman's directorial debut
entertainment8 days ago

Cannes ignites bidding frenzy for Club Kid, Firstman's directorial debut

Jordan Firstman’s feature debut Club Kid premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, sparking a high-stakes sales push with offers in the high seven figures (potentially eight figures) from buyers including Mubi, Focus Features, Searchlight Pictures, A24 and Netflix. UTA leads the international sales with Charades assisting; Clockwork bowed out and Black Bear has shown interest. The dramedy about a New York City club promoter who must reckon with the son he never knew has drawn praise and a six-minute standing ovation, signaling Cannes’ first breakout hit of 2026.

via Variety|
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Club Kid Turns Found-Family Warmth in a Witty Cannes Debut
entertainment9 days ago

Club Kid Turns Found-Family Warmth in a Witty Cannes Debut

Jordan Firstman’s Cannes debut Club Kid is a winsome, clever dramedy that begins in the New York nightlife and leaps a decade forward to a 10-year-old son, forcing a one-time party promoter to confront responsibility. Anchored by sharp humor and a warm ensemble (Cara Delevingne, Eldar Isgandarov, Diego Calva) and guided by a understated, humanistic directorial touch, the film blends satirical edge with heartfelt moments to suggest that slowing down and embracing intentionality can coexist with charm and flair.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Club Kid: Firstman’s Indie Cannes Debut Captures NYC Nightlife
film9 days ago

Club Kid: Firstman’s Indie Cannes Debut Captures NYC Nightlife

Jordan Firstman’s feature debut Club Kid, shot on location in real New York clubs, follows a fading party promoter who learns he has a 10-year-old son. The film, produced independently (Topic Studios) after years in writers’ rooms and short films, earned a Cannes premiere in Un Certain Regard after Firstman secured Rihanna’s approval for the opening scene’s song. The project blends authentic NYC nightlife with a personal coming-of-age angle and marks a bold move into feature filmmaking outside the traditional studio system.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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